6th Grade World Cultures Unit Review – Test Practice

After the 1905 Revolution in Russia, what political change happened?

• The czar lost all power and Russia became a full democracy.

• A new group called the Duma gave some citizens a voice, but the czar still had control.

• All Russian citizens were allowed to vote equally.

• The church gained more power than the government.

What is one similarity between Russia and Kazakhstan today?

• Regional governments are completely independent.

• Both countries use only direct voting for leaders.

• Both countries have a two-house legislature.

• Prime ministers hold the highest power in both nations.

What happened after Russia took control of Crimea in 2014?

• The conflict between Russia and Ukraine ended.

• Ukraine and Russia became stronger allies.

• Crimea became fully recognized worldwide as Russian territory.

• Conflict and tension between Russia and Ukraine continued.

What was Gorbachev trying to do with perestroika and glasnost?

• Increase government control.

• Make the Soviet Union more open and fix economic problems.

In a representative democracy, what is one important responsibility of citizens?

• Avoid government participation.

• Vote for leaders and important decisions.

• Follow laws without question.

• Focus only on personal rights.

Why is Bloody Sunday important in Russian history?

• It built trust between citizens and the czar.

• It ended protests peacefully.

• It increased anger and distrust toward the czar.

• It created a new constitution immediately.

How has immigration shaped the United States?

• It ended cultural differences.

• It created a single-language country.

• It changed the U.S. to a communist system.

• It added many cultures, foods, traditions, and languages.

According to Kazakhstan's Constitution, what is the president's role?

• A. A symbolic leader only.

• B. Controls domestic and foreign policy.

• C. Shares equal power with citizens directly.

• D. Manages only local governments.

Which country is directly south of the United States?

• Canada

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Jamaica

What effect did glasnost have in the Soviet Union?

• Citizens could openly criticize the government.

• Citizens lost the right to vote.

• Leaders were chosen by public referendum only.

• Government secrecy increased.